Building Competency in Diabetes Education THE ESSENTIALS

FOUNDATIONS OF DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT EDUCATION AND SUPPORT| 2-67

CONCLUSION

Years of testing out one theory or another has led to a multitude of practices, many without good evidence to support them, and often without the success anticipated. Health-care providers and patients frequently point out that educational programs do not meet or match the learning needs of the participants. However, the evidence base for the practice of SME and SMS is growing rapidly. As we translate our experiential learning into practice, the educator will have the knowledge and skills to know the right strategy, at the right time, for the right person, in order to facilitate the development of self-management skills. Please refer to the 2018 Guidelines SME and SMS chapter for recommendations in the application of SME and SMS to clinical practice. The application of these guidelines will be discussed in more detail in Chapter 11: Self Management Education and Support: Program Development . The core clinical knowledge critical for SME and SMS interventions is covered in the following chapters. We trust that this information will help you meet the challenge of translating the current state of health knowledge and treatment options into a comprehensible, usable form for your patients, regardless of their readiness to learn.